Palmer, the tour director has travelled for 14 months while covering over 40,000 kilometers. He has made it through 28 countries and four continents during his journey, which left Lucerne, Switzerland last July third.

"We've travelled over 42,000 kilometres all around the world with an electric car to show people that they work, they're reliable and dependable. So, we feel pretty well about the project right now," said Thomas Gottschalk, technician of the Solar vehicle, during a quick stop at Niagara Helicopters.

The project is aimed to show that solutions to combat global warming are available, and that society can be independent from fossil fuels said Palmer.

"We are showing people in the world solutions to combat global warming," said Palmer, while explaining how the vehicle works. "The car runs off of 100 per cent solar energy."

The power outlets which produce 50 per cent of the Solar vehicles' energy are produced and fed into the power grid on the roof of the Swisscom building in Koniz, Switzerland and accessed via power sockets en route. The electricity used is 100 per cent renewable energy, and releases no emissions into the atmosphere. Palmer added the vehicle runs off solar energy and electric energy and their independent fossil fuels are used to help fight global warming.

During the trip, Palmer said people have been very positive and their reactions have been very positive towards the project's goal, of showing people alternatives to resources.

"I'm pretty surprised about everybody's positive attitude. We receive thumbs up everywhere we go and we've been to 28 countries and four continents," said Palmer.

"It's great how friendly people are. We get a warm welcome from everybody, and make friends along the way," adds Gottschalk.

"I've had 1,000 people travel with me so far from all across the world, that's why I call it the 'Solar Taxi'."

Palmer adds that anybody from Jay Leno to Michael Bloomberg has travelled in the Solar vehicle.

"People are interested in the project and they'll support us and promote the idea to the world," explained Palmer.

"It's a great idea, it gives people awareness that it is possible to have an electric car that runs and runs well," said Stefan Meier, 25, from Niagara Falls who was an onlooker at Niagara Helicopters. For more information about the project and the car visit www.solar.taxi.com.